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Key West Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
July 12, 2016 — Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific, July 12... MORE

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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 12, 2016) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Key West is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

Columbia visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
July 11, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Sasebo July 8 for a scheduled port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Michigan Undocks, Ending Historic Refit
July 11, 2016 — BREMERTON, Washington -- Although USS Michigan (SSGN 727) only moved a few dozen yards July 8 when it left Dry Dock 2 for nearby Pier 5, the brief journey was a major step forward for the sub, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), and the Navy.Michigan's undocking marked the beginning of the end of a... MORE

Mississippi visits Busan during Western Pacific Deployment
July 10, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea – The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Busan for a routine visit as part of its maiden deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific, June 13... MORE

Submarine USS Topeka Returns from National Tasking
July 1, 2016 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) returned to its homeport of Polaris Point, Guam, on July 1 following a two-month forward operating period to the Western Pacific. This is the submarine's first homecoming following national tasking since its homeport shift in May 2015.Topeka, under the command of Cmdr... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (July 1, 2016) Machinist's Mate Weapons 2nd Class Jeramy Coleman, right, holds his daughter, Sage, and kisses his wife, Liz, on the pier during a homecoming ceremony for the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754). Topeka arrived at Polaris Point for its first Guam homecoming following a two-month forward operating period to the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Lauren Spaziano/Released)

Submarine Squadron 15 Holds Change of Command
June 20, 2016 — SANTA RITA, Guam - Capt. David Schappert relieved Capt. Jeffrey Grimes as commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 15 during a ceremony at SUBRON 15 on Polaris Point June 20.Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Rear Adm. Frederick Roegge was the guest speaker for the ceremony and discussed the importance of submarine forces... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (June 20, 2016) – Capt. Jeffrey M. Grimes salutes the side boys in conclusion of the change-of-command ceremony for Submarine Squadron 15 (COMSUBRON 15). Capt. David G. Schappert relieved Capt. Jeffrey M. Grimes as the commanding officer of COMSUBRON 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Willoughby/RELEASED)

Submarine Squadron 7 Changes Leadership
June 17, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The commanding officer of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 7 passed on his duties during a time-honored tradition of a change of command and retirement ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on June 16.Capt. Craig R. Blakely, commanding officer of SUBRON 7, was relieved by... MORE

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 17, 2016) Capt. Craig R. Blakely and wife, Joni, are piped ashore during the Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 7 change-of-command and retirement ceremony in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Blakely is retiring from active duty after more than 28 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

Pearl Harbor Welcomes Home USS Bremerton
June 16, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Friends and family members gathered pierside to cheer the return of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) following the successful completion of her six-month Western Pacific deployment on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 15.Cmdr. Wes Bringham, hailing from Dallas and... MORE

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PEARL HARBOR (June 15, 2016) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) moored pierside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after successfully completing a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean June 14. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)

Mississippi Visits Busan during Western Pacific Deployment
June 13, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Busan for a routine visit as part of its maiden Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment, June 13.With a crew of approximately 141 Sailors, Mississippi is conducting a multitude of missions while maintaining proficiency of the latest capabilities of the... MORE

Pearl Harbor Bids Aloha to USS Houston
June 7, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR – The Pacific Submarine Force and the Pearl Harbor waterfront bid farewell to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) in an Aloha celebration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 6.Sailors, submarine veterans and friends and families of the crew celebrated her 33 years of honorable service to the U.S... MORE

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PEARL HARBOR (June 6, 2016) Sailors, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713), render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the final time, June 6. Houston is en route to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, to commence its inactivation process and decommissioning after 33 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)